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President's Secretariat
Prime Minister of Italy calls on the President
The Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming the Italian Prime Minister on her first visit to India, the President said that she was happy to see a young and confident woman leading Italy. She noted that Ms Meloni is not only the first woman Prime Minister of Italy, but also the youngest ever Prime Minister of her country.
The President said that India and Italy enjoy excellent friendly relations. As modern and mature democracies, India and Italy are committed to achieving economic growth based on rule of law, respect for human rights, and inclusive development. She expressed confidence that this visit would re-energize India-Italy bilateral relations.
The President said that Italy is one of India’s major economic partners. She noted that partnership between India and Italy in the areas such as clean energy, science and technology, food processing and infrastructure is making good progress. She invited Italian companies to make the best use of the opportunities in India.
The President said that under India's presidency of the G-20 and Italy's upcoming presidency of the G-7, there is potential for India and Italy to work together in areas of mutual interest – such as healthcare, climate change and digital technology.
Vice President's Secretariat
FELICITATIONS OF WOMEN BOXERS IN UPPER HOUSE BY THE CHAIRMAN RAJYA SABHA TODAY
Following is the full text of the Vice President's statement in Rajya Sabha today -
"Hon'ble Members, this is a proud moment for all of us. Our women boxers have created history in the Women's World Boxing Championship held in New Delhi, from 15th to 26th March, 2023, by winning four Gold Medals. Our congratulations to:
Ms. Nikhat Zareen
Ms. Lovlina Borgohain
Ms. Nitu Ghanghas, and
Ms. Saweety Boora
Their outstanding accomplishments will steer India's future to great heights inspiring and motivating the young aspiring athletes.
Their achievements are a culmination of sheer hard work, grit, determination and display of spectacular skills. These women Boxers have once again proved that this is an era of resurgence of 'Naari Shakti'.
माननीय सदस्यगण, अति प्रसन्नता का विषय है की हमारी नारी शक्ति ने अपनी गोल्डन फिस्ट  से यह मुमकिन किया है, प्रतिद्वंदी की हवा निकाल दी है।
Their achievements reflect our continual impactful presence in the field of sports and athletics. On behalf of the whole House and my behalf, we share the joy of our countrymen.
We congratulate our accomplished women boxers and wish them all the success in their future endeavors.
Congratulations also to their coaches and support staff."
माननीय सभापति के वक्तव्य का हिन्दी अनुवाद निम्नलिखित है -"माननीय सदस्यो, ये हम सब के लिए बड़े गर्व का क्षण है कि हमारी महिला मुक्केबाजों ने 15 मार्च से 26 मार्च, 2023 के दौरान दिल्ली में आयोजित विश्व महिला मुक्केबाजी चैंपियनशिप में 4 स्वर्ण पदक जीत कर इतिहास रचा है।
निखत ज़रीन
लवलीना बोरगोहेन,
नीतू घणघस और
स्वीटी बूरा को हमारी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
उनकी ये शानदार उपलब्धियां देश के नवयुवकों के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत बनेंगी और देश के भविष्य को नई ऊंचाईयों पर ले जाएंगी। आपकी कड़ी मेहनत और इच्छाशक्ति ने एक बार फिर से ये साबित कर दिया है कि ये सदी "नारी शक्ति" को समर्पित है।
माननीय सदस्यगण, अति प्रसन्नता का विषय है कि हमारी नारी शक्ति ने अपनी गोल्डन फिस्ट से यह मुमकिन किया है, प्रतिद्वंदी की हवा निकाल दी है।
उनकी यह शानदार उपलब्धियां खेलों और एथलेटिक्स में हमारी निरंतर प्रभावशाली उपस्थिति को भी दर्शाती हैं। मैं सभा की ओर से तथा अपनी ओर से देशवासियों की खुशी का इजहार करता हूं तथा आपके उज्जवल भविष्य के लिए शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।
आपके कोच और आपकी इस सफलता में सहायक सभी लोगों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।"
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Coastal Shipping Traffic
Under Sagarmala Programme, various initiatives and projects have been undertaken to facilitate increase the total freight movement through coastal shipping mode. In this regard, the Government has taken following measures to enhance coastal shipping:
 Under the Sagarmala Programme, 70 projects worth Rs.2856 crore have been sanctioned for the development of Coastal Berths, Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax Jetties/Passenger Jetties etc. Out of which 15 projects worth Rs. 849 crore have been completed.
 Licensing relaxation under section 407 of the Merchant shipping Act is given to container vessels for carrying EXIM containers and empty containers at transhipment ports for outbound transport; and to foreign flag vessels carrying agricultural, fisheries, horticultural, fertilizers and animal produce commodities subject to the condition that these commodities constitute at least 50% of the cargo on board the ship at the beginning of the coastal leg.
 A discount of 40% is offered by major ports on vessel and cargo related charges to coastal cargo vessels.
 Priority berthing policy for coastal vessels has been notified to reduce turnaround time for coastal vessels and improve their utilization.
 Reduction of GST on bunker fuels used in Indian Flag Vessels from 18% to 5%.
 Green channel clearance introduced for faster evacuation of coastal cargo at ports.
 Allowed reimbursement of freight subsidy on primary movement of subsidized urea and P&K fertilizers by coastal shipping or inland water transportation.
 The projects for improvement in the first and last mile road and rail connectivity with all the major and non-major ports have also been identified for faster cargo movement. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is working with Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to implement these projects.
The details of the coastal cargo traffic state wise for last three years is as under:
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State-wise coastal cargo traffic for last three years 
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States
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Gujarat
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32
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27
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31
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Maharashtra
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25
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24
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28
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Goa
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1
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1
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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17
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14
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17
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Karnataka
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5
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5
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5
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Kerala
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6
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6
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6
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Tamil Nadu
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14
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15
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17
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Puducherry
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1
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1
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1
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Odisha
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20
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17
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22
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West Bengal
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5
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3
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3
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Andaman & Nicobar
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1
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1
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1
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Total 
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127
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114
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132
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
203.60 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
38,63,960 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,43,988
Active cases stand at 0.33%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.48%
22,697 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,33,09,484
20,409 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
87.44 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,98,761 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Bhupender Yadav highlights government initiatives to eliminate discrimination in labour markets promoting social justice
Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav participated in a Panel Discussion at the World of Work Summit of ILO on Promoting Social Justice in Geneva on 14th June. During the discussions Shri Yadav highlighted the steps the government has taken under the leadership of Prime Minister to eliminate discrimination in labour markets.
Shri Yadav said for greater inclusion of women in our workforce India has increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, made provision for mandatory crèche facilities in establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures.
Shri Yadav said the country is also making efforts to extend the benefits of social security to unorganised workers. He said the e-Shram portal is a step towards extending social security to all. The government is also skilling, upskilling and reskilling workers for the same, he added.
Shri Yadav held a tripartite interaction with employers and employees associations in Geneva on the side lines of the 111th International Labour Conference. The Miniter heard their concerns and apprised them about how the government is making efforts for both workers’ welfare and ease of doing business.
Shri Yadav also attended a BRICS dinner in Geneva on the side lines of the 111th International Labour Conference. He stated that the best practices and experiences shared from BRICS countries will play an important role in promoting decent work and social protection for workers.
Shri Yadav said that India supports the proposal put forward by South Africa to establish a joint platform for BRICS Productivity Ecosystems in the context of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Delhi officials arrest man for input tax credit fraud of around Rs 94 crore
The officers of CGST Delhi North Commissionerate upon data analysis and gathering of intelligence zeroed in on Shri Krishan Kumar who was involved in creating and operating fake firms using identification documents of his friends/employees.
As per investigation conducted so far, a total of 5 fake firms namely M/s Shradha Traders, M/s Anshara Impex, M/s Vijeta Enterprises, M/s SM Agencies and M/s Deepasha Sales were created by him for the issuance of goods-less invoices for items like butter/ghee/oil and passed on inadmissible Input Tax Credit  of Rs. 94 crore approx.
During the search of his residence incriminating documents like ATM cards, signed cheques, bank documents, stamps of these dummy firms including stamp of the transport company as mentioned in the e-way bills of the fake firms and outer packets/cases of SIM cards of mobile phones used for registration of firms were recovered.
In view of the above Shri Krishan Kumar has thus committed offence specified under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017. Accordingly, he has been arrested on 25.03.2021 under the provisions of the Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017. He was sent to 14 days judicial custody by the duty Magistrate. Further investigation is under process.
It is pertinent to mention here that in the financial year 2020-21, CGST Delhi Zone has made total of 40 arrests in various cases involving GST evasion amounting to Rs. 5,310 crore.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Terrorist Violence and Infiltration in J&K
The State of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist violence that is sponsored and supported from across the border. The level of terrorist violence in the hinterland of J&K is linked to infiltration from across the border and action against terrorists. The number of incidents includes the violence committed by terrorists during anti militancy operations. The details during the last four years are as under: -
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Sl. No.
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Incidents
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2017 
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2018 
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1.
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No of incidents
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222
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208
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322
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342
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329
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587
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2.
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Infiltration attempts
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222
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121
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371
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419
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378 
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284 
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3.
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Net estimated Infiltration
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65
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33
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119
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136
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113 
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128 
The Government has continuously encouraged policies to mainstream the youth, including providing employment opportunities to wean them away from militancy. Various sports tournaments and cultural programmes are organized at District as well as State level to win the confidence of the people of the State, especially the younger generation. Youth clubs have also been opened to keep the youth engaged. Rs.80,068 crore has been announced under the PM Development Package, 2015. Besides, the following schemes are also under implementation:
- Special Industry Initiative  –Udaan to enhance skill and employability of Graduates and three-year Engineering Diploma holders and offer of jobs in the Private Sector.
- Skill Empowerment & Employment Scheme  – to provide options and opportunities to School/ college dropouts for salaried jobs in the private sector or self-employment.
- Special Scholarship Scheme - to provide financial assistance to students having passed Class 12th or equivalent exams for studying in colleges and institutions outside J&K.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
166 additional green zone sites approved for NPNT compliant drone operations
Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted permission of “No-Permission-No-Takeoff'  compliant drone operations at 166 additional green zones to facilitate, smoothen, and promote drone operations in the country. The approved sites allow drone usage up to 400 ft Above Ground Level . These zones are in addition to the Sixty-Six green zone sites approved earlier. The list of the approved green zone sites can be accessed from the Digital Sky Platform .
As per DGCA, under “NPNT or ‘No Permission – No Take-off’ compliance, every Remotely Piloted Aircraft  has to obtain valid permission through the Digital Sky platform before operating in India. The framework mandates users to register on the online portal that acts as the national unmanned traffic management system for remotely piloted aircraft. Flying in these approved ‘green-zones’ will require only intimation of the time and location of the flights via the Digital Sky portal or the app.
Drone flights in the green zone sites shall be compliant with the Unmanned Aircraft System  Rules, 2021 dated 12th March 2021 and other relevant orders/ guidelines issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
States wise list of the approved green zone sites:
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State
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Number of sites
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Andhra Pradesh
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04
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Chhattisgarh
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17
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Gujarat
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02
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Jharkhand
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30
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Karnataka
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06
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Madhya Pradesh
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24
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Maharashtra
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22
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Odisha
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30
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Punjab
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01
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Rajasthan
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06
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Tamil Nadu
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07
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Telangana
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|
09
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
08
Click here for the list of approved green zone sites with location names.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Moral Order is about women trying to find their voice in 20th century European society: Actors Joao Pedro Mamedi and Vera Moura
Panaji, January 22, 2021
Women trying to find their voice in society, facing existential struggles, in the early half of 20th century Europe. Providing a window into their lives is Mario Barroso’s Portugese movie Moral Order, which has had its World Premiere yesterday, in the World Panorama section of 51st International Film Festival of India  in Panaji, Goa.
In 1918, Maria Adelaide Coelho, heiress and owner of a prominent newspaper, abandons and runs away with a chauffeur 22 years younger than her, seeking to escape from the social, cultural and family luxury in which she had been living. Maria’s role has been played by noted Portugese actor Maria de Medeiros.
Addressing a post-screening press conference in Panaji today, January 22, 2021, actor Vera Moura who plays the role of a maid serving the protagonist Maria, said: “The film is largely about women trying to find their voice in 20th century European society. It is based on a true story which happened in Portugal. It is about woman’s freedom where a woman shows the courage to take a bold step during that era. She belongs to one of the richest families in Portugal and she leaves that high class society.”
The actor said that the women-centric film brings out the struggle of women in both higher and lower strata of the society.
Actor Joao Pedro Mamedi, who plays the role of the chauffer Manuel Claro with whom Maria runs away to a new life, was also present at the press conference. He spoke about the complex life situation which led her to take the plunge. “All the characters gravitate around the main character Maria. Everyone is connected with her though her needs and wishes. There are various reasons which leads her to run away from her previous social environment. It could have been due to vengeance, love, or may even be madness. You have to watch the film to understand what precisely drove her to do this.”
Speaking about his role, Mamedi said: “I had not done any preparation for the role. I didn’t even have driver’s licence at the time. I started taking driving lessons only after the shooting commenced.”
Moura agreed, adding that it needs a lot of effort to play such complex characters: “For me, it was a beautiful process. It’s a beautiful movie, every scene of the film is like a painting. There is a lot of theatre in this film.”
The director of the movie Mario Barroso is considered one of the best and most famous Portuguese directors of photography and has worked with many renowned directors. He has directed short films, documentaries, television shows, TV films and three feature films.
Appreciating IFFI for organising the festival at this time, Joao and Moura said in unison, “It takes lot of courage to organise a film festival during the pandemic. We would love to watch some movies here at IFFI. It’s nice to be here in Goa and we hope we could come back next time too.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister greets the people on Diwali
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wished the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. “May this festival of lights bring new light to the lives of all of us and our country will always be lighted with happiness, prosperity and good fortune'' the PM said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Sustained decline of Active Caseload continues; drops below 4.10 Lakh after 136 days
Daily Recoveries outnumber daily New Cases for last 8 days successively
India’s total Active Caseload has dropped below 4.10 lakh  today. This is the lowest after 136 days. The total active cases were 4,11,133, on 22nd July, 2020.
This has been made possible by the trend of recoveries exceeding new cases which has ensured a total net reduction of the Active Caseload. India’s present active caseload consists of just 4.26% of India’s Total Positive Cases. The new recoveries have led to a net decline of 6,393 in the Total Active cases.
The daily new recoveries recorded in the country have been more than the daily cases registered from the last eight days. The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 36,652. 42,533 cases recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.
The rising recoveries have also improved the Recovery Rate to 94.28% today.
The total recovered cases stand at 9,058,822. The gap between Recovered Cases and Active Cases is nearing 86.50 lakh and presently stands at 8,649,133.
78.06% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 6,776 newly recovered cases. 5,496 people recovered in Kerala followed by 4,862 in Delhi.
76.90% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala reported the highest daily new cases at 5,718. It is followed by Maharashtra with 5,229 new cases. Delhi recorded 4,067 new cases.
512 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Ten States/UTs account for 78.32% of new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . Delhi and West Bengal follow with 73 and 52 daily deaths, respectively.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
12.21 LMT paddy procured in Kharif Marketing Season 2023-24 in three states benefitting 99,675 farmers
Kharif Marketing Season  2023-24 has commenced recently and upto 03.10.2023, a quantity of 12.21 LMT of paddy has been procured in the states of Tamil Nadu, Punjab & Haryana, benefitting 99,675 farmers with MSP  value of ₹2689.77 crore.
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today underscored the civilizational connect and shared historical bond between India and Africa, and said that “we are neighbors across the Indian ocean”.
Addressing the valedictory session of UNESCO-INDIA-AFRICA  Hackathon at Greater Noida today, the Vice President said that the event reflects close relations cherished by India and its African counterparts and embodies the spirit of collaboration – bringing them together to solve problems for the betterment of humankind. “This global Hackathon conveys the message that youth can come together to make a better world,” he added.
The 36-Hours Hackathon, involving young entrepreneurs from India and 22 African countries was organized by the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education, , the AICTE and UNESCO at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Nearly 600 young innovators come together to find solutions for social, environmental and technical problems during the event.
In his address, Shri Dhankhar referred to Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s close relationship with Africa and said that our age old civilizational ethos of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam” continue to guide India’s engagement with the world.
Describing India as a favoured global destination for opportunities and investments, the Vice President said that a new culture of innovation based entrepreneurship is taking roots in India. Mentioning various initiatives such as Start-up India, Digital India, Bharat Net, PM Gatishakti Mission, the Vice President commended the Government for creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and innovation to thrive.
Observing that technology has truly democratized governance by ushering in transparency and accountability in the system, Shri Dhankhar said that it helps us in achieving the ideal of inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Vice President gave away the prizes to the winners of Hackathon and told the young innovators that they are as much trustees to this planet as the people older to them. “Your proactive stance will secure everyone a better future,” he added.
Smt Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Shiksha Mantri, Govt. of India, Shri Surya Pratap Shahi, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, UP, Mr. Vishal Sharma, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Mr Firmin Edouard Matoko, Ast Director General , UNESCO, Dr Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, Ministers from 13 African countries, students and other dignitaries were present.